If the availability and quality of mental health treatment were raised substantially around the world, enormous health and economic benefits would be realized in a relatively short timeframe.
That's the conclusion of a study led by a World Health Organization (WHO) researcher on projected global mental health cost savings from heightened awareness about effective treatment methods. If world leaders would agree to invest $147 billion in better mental health services, the return could exceed $700 billion over 15 years.
Researchers used OneHealth, a tool that calculates treatment costs and health outcomes, to project the effects of increased spending to address mental health issues in 36 countries. The period of the projection was 2016 to 2030.
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Dan Cook
Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.
